MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear wheel bearings/or rear diff pivot bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front small oil leak from engine
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front small oil leak from engine
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake component insecure nearside front pad material breaking up and detached from back plate (1.1.21 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V53 MBY is a 1999 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1999 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 36,220 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V53 MBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 27 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was V53 MBY registered?
V53 MBY is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V53 MBY safe to buy?
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